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Q:

In addition to nitric acid, another acid which may render iron passive is 

A) acetic acid B) oxalic acid
C) chromic acid D) citric acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) chromic acid

Explanation:

Passivity of iron is due to formation of an extremely thin and impervious film of ferrosoferric oxide Fe3O4on the surface of iron. Chromic acid, being a powerful oxidising agent (like nitric acid ) renders iron passive. 

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In the case of bodies falling under gravity which of the following remains constant at a given place?

A) Kinetic energy B) Potential energy
C) acceleration D) all the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) acceleration

Explanation:

This acceleeration denoted by letter g varies from place to place. Unless stated otherwise, it can be taken 9.8 m/s2.

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A balloon filled with hydrogen will

A) continue going upwards uninterrupted B) reach a particular height and remain floating
C) burst after reaching some height D) reach a particular height and start coming down
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) reach a particular height and remain floating

Explanation:

It will stop at a height where the weight of the balloon with contents is equal to the weight of air displaced by it, i.e , when the upthrust is equal to the downthrust. The question of bursting will depend on how much difference of pressure inside and outside , the material of the balloon can withstand. It is assumed the balloon is filled with a lighter than air gas like hydrogen or helium.

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Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to became one of the greatest athlets of her time

A) Wilma Rudolph B) Gail devers
C) Florence Griffith Joyner D) Jackie Rrobinson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wilma Rudolph

Explanation:
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When the demand of a commodity also depends upon prices of the substitutes & complementaries or relative prices then it is called

A) Income-Demand B) Price-demand
C) Cross-Demand D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cross-Demand

Explanation:
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Q:

Which Indian state is having the longest coastline ?

Answer



Gujrat


 

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Q:

Thermal energy is caused by the motion of

A) atoms B) molecules
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Thermal energy is caused by the motion of atoms and molecules in the matter.

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  1. Thermal energy is an example of kinetic energy, as it is due to the motion of particles, with motion being the key.
  2. Thermal energy results in an object or a system having a temperature that can be measured.
  3. Thermal energy can be transferred from one object or system to another in the form of heat.
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Q:

How do you display current date and time in MS Excel ?

A) Time () B) Now ()
C) Date () D) Today ()
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Now ()

Explanation:

To display current date and time in MS Excel, we use Now() method. 

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